The episode was recorded at the Chmielewski Fun Time Band’s 39th Annual International Polkafest in Hinckley in May 2017. Funtime Polka Party is hosted by polka championsPatty Chmielewski and Michael Bell. Funding for the program is provided by Minnesota Energy Resources and the dancers and viewers of Funtime Polka Party.

Funtime Polka Party is produced and edited by Pioneer’s Matthew Johnson. Pioneer Public TV is an award-winning, viewer-supported television station dedicated to sharing local stories of the region with the world. For more information, visitwww.pioneer.org or call 1-800-726-3178.